Over the years, I’ve collaborated with thousands of individuals looking to sell their clothing, shoes, accessories, and more. Each seller approaches the process differently; some are seasoned, while others are new to the scene. However, the best sellers recognize that consignment is a partnership. To improve your chances of success—and ultimately earn more—it’s essential to…
Author: Robert Sheie
Can you sell destroyed designer clothing?
Here’s one unfortunate reality of operating a consignment store: you must handle items that are worn out, defective and sometimes totally wrecked. The vast majority of items we buy/sell are in excellent shape. But sometimes, a client will present to us an item that is far outside the bounds of presentable condition. When a destroyed…
6 Basic Steps to Sell Your Old Used Suits Online
How fashion resale is changing in 2022 and beyond
Fashion resale is booming. If you take a moment to look at the industry, you’ll find new apps, marketplaces, and ways to buy pre-owned clothing. But is resale changing for the better? It seems that resale is currently in a state of fragmentation. Here are 3 changes you’ll see coming to the world of online…
Are consignment shops worth it?
Should You Pick the Consignment Shop That Pays the Most?
It’s a question we get every day: what is your commission? Or sometimes: “what is the split?” While it’s obviously important to know before you consign your valuable items, the commission rate is only one of several factors to consider. Here I’d like to argue why a focus on commissions alone isn’t necessarily going to…
Price Inflation in Men’s Clothing: What’s Going Up?
Clothing prices are on the rise with inflation. Within the broad apparel category, the consumer price index increased nearly 5% during the past year. However, the situation with men’s apparel is nuanced. Since June of 2020, menswear increased a relatively low 1.5 percent, as womenswear increased 5.3 percent. Meanwhile suits and outerwear decreased 7 percent.…
Q&A: Can You Resell Clothing With Alterations?
Simple Ways to Prevent Moth Damage on High End Suits
How to Sell Used Shoes Online
Among the many products you can buy online, used footwear may sound like an odd choice. Nonetheless, people are buying pre-owned sneakers and dress shoes constantly on websites like eBay, Etsy, Poshmark and more. In this article, I’ll explain the trend and offer 7 steps to sell your own used designer shoes. Why do people…